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World Cup: U.S. goalie Tim Howard is OK to play against Slovenia

June 14, 2010 | 8:37
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U.S. goalie Tim Howard was examined by team medical staff Monday and is expected to play Friday against Group C Slovenia.

Howard is making "substantial improvement" after a collision with Emile Heskey in Saturday night's 1-1 draw against England, U.S. Soccer said in a statement. The medical staff determined no further tests will be needed on Howard's bruised ribs.